Inside Illinois Politics: The latest election news to keep you informed about what's happening in the world of politics
State Journal-Register
Feb 7, 2020
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Gun groups sue Illinois State Police
Ryan Thomas and Goran Lazic have been trying to get their firearm owners identification cards reissued for more than two years with no response.
Lawmaker floats plan to cut prescription drug prices

"What would you pay to keep your child alive?" asked Sen. Andy Manar, D-Bunker Hill. His own answer - whatever it takes, every day.

State’s attorney says Madigan’s office erred in disclosing search warrant

The search warrant seeking evidence related to alleged sexual misconduct by former Democratic state Rep.

STATEHOUSE INSIDER: Pritzker’s state of the state speech an extended victory lap

Gov. JB PRITZKER didn't exactly surprise anyone with his state of the state speech Wednesday, the second he has delivered.

Senate bill would outlaw live animal prizes at carnivals

It is a mainstay of fairs and carnivals around the country: sink a ping pong ball into a fish bowl and win the goldfish swimming inside.

Former inmates mistakenly have voter registration canceled

Nearly 800 former state prison inmates may have had their voter registrations erroneously canceled the state Board of Elections said Monday.

Lawmakers override Pritzker veto of airplane repair tax break

The Illinois Senate voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to override the veto of a bill giving a tax break to airplane repair companies in Illinois.

Early voting starts Thursday, here’s what you need to know

Sangamon County Clerk Don Gray hopes that starting Thursday, plenty of people get the new souvenir being handed out at his office: It's a round red, white and blue sticker with an image of Abe Lincoln, the outline of the county, and the words "I voted early!" "We're trying to market the concept of voting earlier," Gray said.

Early voting gets underway

Paul Layton cast his ballot Thursday on opening day of early voting for the March 17 Illinois primary.

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